The best Korean fried chicken in Toronto — double-fried to an extraordinary crunch, glazed in yangnyeom sauce or dusted in garlic parmesan. Pairs with Korean beer or soju for the full chimaek experience.
Neighbourhood: Koreatown · Address: 653 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L1 · Hours: Mon–Thu 12PM–10PM | Fri–Sat 12PM–11PM | Sun 12PM–9PM · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 847-4277 · Website: https://lottieschicken.ca · Editorial status: Not yet verified
It's the go-to place in Koreatown for KFC that's seriously crispy, authentically Korean, and best enjoyed with a cold beer. The straightforward menu keeps the focus on quality, not frills.
Unlike larger chains or takeout joints, Lottie’s specializes in the true chimaek experience: dine-in service, great Korean beers and soju, and an emphasis on fresh, hot chicken straight from the fryer. They cut their chicken in-house, offering both bone-in and boneless options, and the house-made pickles are a game-changer. It feels like a late-night hangout straight out of Seoul, with zero pretension.
Lottie's Chicken & Beer serves unapologetically crispy Korean fried chicken from a bright, no-frills spot on Bloor just west of Christie. The kitchen double-fries each batch to perfection, dousing it in sticky yangnyeom sauce or tossing it with addictive garlic parmesan. Run by a crew who clearly care about proper chimaek, they pour cold Hite and Cass from the fridge and never skimp on house-pickled radish. The room fills up with groups sharing big platters, and the air always carries that telltale fried chicken aroma.
Reservations aren’t necessary for small groups, but call ahead for parties of 5+ on weekends.
The half-and-half fried chicken—one side sweet-spicy yangnyeom, one side original crispy.
Yes, tables are big enough for groups of 4–8, but it gets busy so arrive early or expect a short wait on weekends.
Expect $20–$30 per person for chicken and a drink; platters are meant to share.
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